Climate action isn't just about environmental responsibility, it's becoming a core business requirement

Design studios that aren’t taking climate action run the risk of falling behind competitors and not supporting their clients fully.

Below are more points on why design studio founders need to invest in climate action:

+ Our climate breakdown is creating opportunities to develop new sustainable design solutions and business models. This is a great way to position forward-thinking studios at the forefront of industry change.

+ As companies increasingly prioritize sustainability, design studios with climate expertise will be better positioned to win and retain clients who need help meeting their sustainability and climate goals.

+ Taking climate action now allows design studios to establish themselves as industry leaders rather than followers playing catch-up later.

+ Ignoring climate issues poses significant business risks. Early investment in climate solutions helps studios stay relevant, resilient, and adaptable.

+ Today's design talent increasingly wants to work for companies taking a stand on climate and other social issues. Taking climate action will help attract and retain skilled designers.

+ The design industry will inevitably need to embrace sustainability. Studios that invest early will be better prepared for future regulations and market demands.

+ Expertise in sustainable design and climate solutions will become an increasingly valuable differentiator in the market.

I work with bold design studio leaders and their studios to win and implement meaningful climate projects.

Marc O'Brien
As a Design Strategist and Creative Facilitator, I focus on social innovation, human-centered design, and purpose-driven initiatives that create positive change in the world. I love finding ways for organizations to make a huge impact in unexpected places. Working with others who are working towards creating positive change, I use design as my tool to help them do this in a better way. In a playful workshop environment, I help Fortune 500 companies to startups, non-profits to universities, come up with fun, achievable, and innovative solutions to challenges. My prefer method is making. With a background in both web and graphic design, I bring ideas to life so others can see what’s possible.
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